Pete Davidson’s dating history and the persistent rumors about his manhood have become a fixture of internet gossip, fueled largely by comments from his high-profile exes. The Saturday Night Live alum has dated several famous women, including Ariana Grande, Kim Kardashian, Emily Ratajkowski, Phoebe Dynevor, Kaia Gerber, and reportedly Margaret Qualley. Much of the public’s fascination stems from remarks made by Grande and Kardashian, both of whom openly referenced Davidson’s so-called “BDE” (Big D**k Energy). Kim even admitted in a 2022 episode of The Kardashians that her interest in Pete was sparked in part by the rumors, saying she was “DTF” after hearing about his supposed attributes.
Ariana Grande famously added fuel to the speculation during their whirlwind 2018 engagement, jokingly responding “like 10 inches” when a fan asked about the length of a song named after Pete. Davidson later addressed the hype during his 2020 Netflix special Alive from New York, expressing frustration that the rumors created unrealistic expectations, quipping, “Everything is huge to her.” Despite his mixed feelings, the speculation hasn’t harmed his love life, as he’s continued to attract celebrity partners. While Davidson may have grown tired of the relentless public chatter about his anatomy, it has undoubtedly played a role in cementing his status as a modern pop culture phenomenon—one as defined by rumor as by his comedy.
